HC Deb 23 June 2003 vol 407 cc566-7W
Vera Baird

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what contribution the north-east economy made to the UK GDP in percentage terms in each of the last two financial years. [120734]

Jacqui Smith

Provisional estimates have been released for the UK GDP up to Quarter 1 of 2003, but no regional GDP figures have been released since 1999. Figures for 1998 and 1999 where regional data have been published are:

North-east contribution (percentage)
1998 3.5
1999 3.4